The grains
of cereal and the evidence of intense heat tell us what happened in this
spot.

In the years 350
to 375 AD, before the construction of the first Cathedral, a very large
residence occupied this site. Large jars for storing grain were kept in
this area of the building. Under floor heating was added later, perhaps
for drying grain. Remains of wheat, oats, millet, barley and lentils have
been found and analyzed. Because of evidence of intense heat, archaeologists
think that grain might have been roasted here. The mill stones found in
the area were used to grind flour.

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